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The Making of Mobb Deep's 'The Infamous'
For the 30th anniversary of its release, we got Havoc, Prodigy, Q-Tip, and everyone else involved to tell the stories behind Mobb Deep's 'The Infamous.'
Recording 'The Life of Pablo': Stories Behind Kanye West's Masterpiece
Ten years after Kanye West released 'The Life of Pablo,' we caught up with key collaborators to hear behind-the-scenes stories.
Dr. Dre, Nas, Scarface, and More Honored as Hip Hop Legends at Paid in Full’s 3rd Grandmaster Awards
Kool G Rap and Grand Puba got their flowers at the third annual gala that celebrates hip hop's past, present, and future.
Havoc Explains Origin of 2Pac's "Hit 'Em Up" Diss to Mobb Deep
A 'Vibe' article is at the root of everything, the QB legend says.

Havoc Co-Signs Potential Mobb Deep Biopic Starring 'The Wire' Actors
Tray Chaney, who portrayed Poot Carr in the hit HBO series, has been campaigning for himself and co-star JD Williams.

Havoc Says He Almost Died in a Fight During "Shook Ones Pt. II" Video Shoot
The music video was shot in Havoc and Prodigy's native Queensbridge, which Havoc says gave it a "grimy" and "authentic" feel.

Havoc Clarifies Origin of Mobb Deep's “Shook Ones, Pt II” Stove Sample: ‘The Myth Sounds Better Than the Real Story’
The Queensbridge native had been running with the idea that the sample was an actual stove for years.

Cormega Releases New Album 'The Realness II' f/ Nas, Lloyd Banks, and Havoc
More than 20 years after the release of 'The Realness,' Queensbridge rap legend Cormega returns with the sequel to his 2001 project, 'The Realness II.'

Pelle Pelle and Avirex Are Back: Here’s How Hip-Hop Popularized Leather Jackets
Leather jackets have always been popular within hip-hop culture. Here's how leather jacket brands like Pelle Pelle and Avirex developed a cult following .

Currensy and the Alchemist Share New Album 'Continuance' f/ Wiz Khalifa, Boldy James, and More
More than three years since they joined forces on the 'Fetti' EP, Currensy and the Alchemist return with their third full-length collaborative effort.

Premiere: Grafh Unleashes Havoc-Featuring "Money Calling" With DJ Shay, Announces 'Stop Calling Art Content' Deluxe
The expanded version of Grafh's 2021 collaborative effort with the late DJ Shay, 'Stop Calling Art Content,' arrives this week with four additional cuts.

Prodigy to Be Honored With Queensbridge Street Being Co-Named 'Prodigy Way'
12th Street and 41st Road in Queensbridge will now officially be named "Prodigy Way" after the legendary Mobb Deep rapper who grew up in the town.

Stream Styles P and Havoc's Collaborative Album 'Wreckage Manner'
A few weeks after joining forces as the duo Wreckage Manner, celebrated rap acts Styles P and Havoc have shared their self-titled collaborative album.

Styles P and Havoc Announce Joint Album, Share First Single "Nightmares 2 Dreams"
Styles P and Havoc are joining forces as Wreckage Manner -- the two hip-hop legends are set to release their self-titled collaborative album on December 3.

How Dark Lo and Havoc Made Their New Collab Album ‘Extreme Measures’
Philly rapper Dark Lo and legendary producer Havoc talk to us about linking up to craft a gritty, soulful 11-track project 'Extreme Measures.'

Havoc Drops Unreleased Mobb Deep Freestyles on the Anniversary of Prodigy's Death
Mobb Deep takes on two classic Nas tracks: "Thief's Theme" from the 2004 'Street’s Disciple' album, and "Stay Chiseled" from Large Professor's 2002 project '1st Class.'

New Mobb Deep Track "Boom Goes the Cannon" Is Lin-Manuel Miranda's Latest 'Hamildrop'
"Boom Goes the Cannon" interpolates elements from the 'Hamilton' track "Right Hand Man," with a posthumous appearance from Prodigy stealing the show.

Mobb Deep Is Reportedly Being Sued by Former Management Company for $500,000
Buck 50 Productions claims they were never paid for their services.